Introducing Bill 185, the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, and an Update on the New Provincial Planning Statement
Apr 17, 2024On April 10, 2024, Ontario’s provincial government introduced new legislation in its quest to “cut red tape”, speed up government processes, and meet its goal.
Warning For Businesses: Companies Can be Liable for Tort of Bribery Even if They Did Not Intend to Pay or Receive a Bribe
Apr 12, 2024Businesses with a duty to provide impartial advice must take steps to ensure the payments they make or receive are not later interpreted as bribes.
Sidestepping Contracts: The Expansion of Environmental Liability Where The Contractor Is Not Paid
Apr 12, 2024B.C. Court’s decision in Cordy Environmental Inc v Obsidian Energy Ltd opens the door for contractors to sue former owners/operators of contaminated sites.
Amendments to Ontario’s Conservation Authorities Act: Effective April 1, 2024
Apr 10, 2024On April 1, 2024, significant amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act came into effect.
Administrative Monetary Penalties: Regulators “AMP-ing” up the Pressure on Businesses
Mar 19, 2024Administrative Monetary Penalties are increasingly used to sanction regulatory non-compliance in Canada. What are they and what should you do if faced with one?
Provincial Government Telling Developers to “Use It or Lose It” in Respect of Certain Ministerial Zoning Orders, and Consulting on New MZO Approvals Process
Jan 10, 2024Province recently announced that it will be critically considering projects with lands subject to MZOs to ensure that substantial progress is being made.
Montreal Large-Show Venue Ordered To Better Control The Noise It Generates
Dec 14, 2023This bulletin summarizes a recent decision ordering the cessation of activities causing a noise-related nuisance
The Quick and Dirty on Ontario’s Proposed 2024 Amendments to the Excess Soil Regulation
Oct 24, 2023The Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks has proposed amendments to the excess soil regulation, which will come into effect on January 1, 2024
The Core of Montreal’s Chinatown Receives Heritage Status: Process and Implications
Sep 6, 2023This article explains the process and implications of heritage classification, and discusses the recent classification of Chinatown’s core.
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